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C-65-20-010-M-00 G-30223 MCLD IGA Amendment June 18, 2024 Page 1 of 12 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF REAL PROPERTY BY AND BETWEEN THE MARICOPA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT AND CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK This Intergovernmental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this 18th day of June, 2024, by and between The Maricopa County Library District, a political subdivision of the state of Arizona (“Library District”) and the City of Litchfield Park, an Arizona municipal corporation (“City”). The Library District and City may be referred to herein collectively as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.” RECITALS WHEREAS, Library District and City are authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-240, § 11-951 and § 11-952; and, WHEREAS, A.R.S. § 48-3901 provides for the establishment of a library district within Maricopa County and further provides that cities within the County may elect to become a part of, or to participate in, said library district; and, WHEREAS, the Library District and the City have executed multiple agreements to cooperatively provide a public library for Litchfield Park and Maricopa County residents for over 20 years, and have most recently been providing library services in accordance with that certain Intergovernmental Agreement for the Litchfield Park Branch Library under Maricopa County Agenda No. C-65-09-021-M, which was fully executed on June 17, 2009, and amended by an May 21, 2014 First Amendment (C-65-09-021-M-01), and further amended by a May 15, 2019 Second Amendment (C-65-09-021-M-02) (collectively, the “IGA”); and, WHEREAS, the term of the IGA is set to expire on June 30, 2024; and, WHEREAS, participation with the Library District will provide benefits to the City such as: full public library service with all operating costs paid by the Library District, specialized library programs and services recommended by a local advisory committee and approved by the Library District Board of Directors, and potentially improved and expanded services, materials, programs and hours of operations; and, WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to enter into this mutually beneficial Agreement to establish the terms and conditions under which the Parties will continue providing library services to the residents of the City; and WHEREAS, upon full execution of this Agreement, this Agreement shall replace the IGA described above. C-65-20-010-M-00 G-30223 MCLD IGA Amendment June 18, 2024 Page 2 of 12 TERMS OF AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants set forth below, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Recitals. The recitals shall, by this reference, are incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement. 2. Purpose. The purpose· of this Agreement is to identify and define the roles, responsibilities, liabilities, and rights of the Library District and City for the continued operation of the Litchfield Park Branch Library at that certain real property owned by the City located at 101 W Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park, Arizona, and depicted on Exhibit “A,” which is attached hereto and made a part hereof (“Property”), as well as for the continued operation of the library. The Parties acknowledge that the City currently has plans to build and construct a new library facility and that this Agreement will be updated and amended once a new facility is completed. 3. Premises. City hereby grants Library District the right to continue to use and occupy that section of the Property known as the library, also depicted on Exhibit “A” (“Premises”). 4. Effective and Commencement Dates. This Agreement shall be effective upon the full execution of the Parties (“Effective Date”) and shall commence on July 1, 2024 (“Commencement Date”). 5. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for five (5) years beginning on the Commencement Date and expiring on June 30, 2029, unless sooner terminated as provided for in this Agreement. 6. Option to Renew. Provided this Agreement is in full force and effect and neither Party is in default under any of the terms and/or conditions of this Agreement at the conclusion of the initial term set forth herein, or any renewal term as contemplated below, the Parties may, upon mutual written consent, renew this Agreement for four (4) terms of up to five (5) years each, but not to exceed a total of an another twenty (20) years (“Option”). 6.1 Exercise of Option. Library District shall notify the City of its intent to renew, no later than the date which is at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement or any renewal term, as the case may be. If the Parties mutually consent to renew this Agreement, the library District shall then draft an amendment to the Agreement setting forth the new termination date and any amended terms agreed to by the Parties. Upon review and approval by the Parties’ respective staff, the Parties will then seek approval of their governing bodies. C-65-20-010-M-00 G-30223 MCLD IGA Amendment June 18, 2024 Page 3 of 12 7. Permitted Use. The Library District shall use the Premises as a public library and shall have access twenty-four (24) hours per day and seven (7) days per week (“Permitted Use”). The Library District is also hereby granted a non-exclusive right to use in common with the City, other tenants and occupants, and other parties authorized by the City, common areas, which include, but are not limited to, parking areas, sidewalks, and other common areas and facilities as the City shall, from time to time, designate for common use (“Common Areas”). City reserves the right use the community conference room for up to two meetings monthly. City use of this space takes precedence over library use of this meeting space. 8. Fees for Property Use. The Library District’s operation of the library and use of the Premises and Common Areas is a mutual benefit to the Parties and the community as a whole. Therefore, the fee for the Library District’s use of the Premises and Common Areas is $0.00 per annum. The Library District agrees there shall be no fee for City’s use of community room. 9. Utilities and Maintenance of Property. City shall, at its sole cost and expense, be responsible for: (1) all utilities serving the Property and Premises except telecommunications (internet & telephone); (2) provision of janitorial and landscape services for the Property and Premises; (3) maintaining Property and Premises; and (4) providing adequate parking for library staff and patrons. 10. Personal Property. Library District shall provide any personal property (“Library District Personal Property”) necessary for its operations, including but not limited to furniture, computers, printers, copiers, and any other necessary equipment. The Parties agree that all Library District Personal Property shall continue to be owned by Library District and may be removed, at their sole discretion, at expiration or termination of this Agreement or any renewal term. 11. City Obligations. The City shall: 11.1 Cooperate with the Library District at· all times in good faith in order to facilitate the provision of library services. 11.2 Maintain the Property, Premises and Common Areas in conformance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules, laws, ordinances, regulations and codes; and in good repair, to include correcting any hazardous conditions existing as the result of any structural defect or unsoundness. The term “structure” as used herein includes walls, roofs, floors, foundations, stairways, exterior sidewalks and all electrical, plumbing, heating and air-condition systems and equipment; and in conformance with all applicable standards contained in the International Building Code for Life Safety (“IBC”) as adopted by the City, and to all provisions for handicapped accessibility set forth in A.R.S. §§ 9-499.02 and 34-401 through 34-439. This will C-65-20-010-M-00 G-30223 MCLD IGA Amendment June 18, 2024 Page 4 of 12 include, but not be limited to, handicapped accommodations such as restrooms, drinking fountains, pedestrian ramps; and in conformance with all Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for public accommodations that are “readily achievable unless an undue burden would result.” 11.3 Conduct routine maintenance which shall include, at a minimum: electrical and plumbing repairs, painting the interior walls, repairing or replacing floor covering(s), replacement of all broken glass, and performing all repair, replacement and/or maintenance of installed building utility system(s) and equipment (including water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners and fire extinguishers). 11.4 Coordinate as necessary to review and respond to any maintenance, repair, or· operational needs identified by the Library District. The City shall have the final decision making authority as to all maintenance and repairs. 11.5 Insure the Property and Premises for all perils and risk coverage. 12. Library District Obligations. The Library District shall: 12.1 At its sole cost and expense, pay for the operation of the Library, and the Library’s telecommunication expenses with revenues from the Library District tax levied pursuant to A.R.S. § 48-3903. 12.2 Intentionally Omitted. 12.3 Provide: 12.3.1 Centralized acquisitions, cataloging, processing and graphic arts services; and, 12.3.2 Provide centralized personnel, fiscal, procurement, supply any other necessary administrative services; and, 12.3.3 Provide coordinating and consulting services; and, 12.3.4 Provide access to all library programs and materials within the Library District’s system, including, but not limited to, audiovisual services, online digital services and special collections; and, C-65-20-010-M-00 G-30223 MCLD IGA Amendment June 18, 2024 Page 5 of 12 12.3.5 Provide policies, procedures and operations manuals and support network. 12.4 Coordinate with local schools to offer assistance in developing literacy improvement. 12.5 Provide advice and assistance to all library staff in programming, advanced reference research, online reference searches, microforms and reference collection development. 12.6 Provide coordinated children’s programs and services which may include summer reading, year-round reading, film programs, book-week programs, storytelling, school visits, crafts, read-aloud programs, performances and special events. 12.7 Encourage input from citizens in the selection of library materials and programs. 12.8 Coordination with City staff for the use of and scheduling the community room. 12.9 Scheduling use of the community conference room for up to two city meetings monthly. City use of this space takes precedence over library use of this meeting space. 12.10 Coordination with city staff for use of scheduling and hosting community programs such as blood drives, vaccine clinics and other community needs. 13. Compliance with laws. Library District agrees to comply with all federal, state and local statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations which relate to their use of the Premises and Property. 14. Insurance. Library District and City acknowledge and agree that the Parties to this Agreement are each self-insured or otherwise possess necessary and proper insurance policies under this Agreement. During the entire time that this Agreement is in force, each Party, at its sole cost and expense, shall carry and maintain levels of Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Worker’s Compensation insurance, Property, and Environmental/Pollution Insurance coverages that are considered standard for the Property, Premises and Permitted Use. 15. Indemnification. Each Party (as “indemnitor”) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other Party (as “indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) (hereinafter collectively referred to as “claims”) arising out of the negligent performance of this Agreement, but only to the extent C-65-20-010-M-00 G-30223 MCLD IGA Amendment June 18, 2024 Page 6 of 12 that such claims which result in vicarious/derivative liability to the indemnitee are caused by the act, omission, negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the indemnitor, its officers, officials, agents, employees, or volunteers. 16. Conflicts; Termination. 16.1 As prescribed by A.R.S. § 38-511 as amended, either Party may cancel this Agreement within three years after its execution and without penalty or further obligation if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating the contract on behalf of either Party is, at any time while the Agreement or any extension thereof is in effect, an employee or agent of either Party to the contract in any capacity or a consultant to any other Party to the Agreement with respect to the subject of this Agreement. In the event either Party elects to exercise its right under A.R.S. § 38-511 as amended, the Party agrees to give notice thereof immediately in writing to the other Party. 16.2 This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part by either Party at the end of any fiscal year due to non-appropriation of funds without any penalty or liability to the other Party. A Party shall inform the other Party of the possibility of partial or full non-partial appropriation of funds as soon as the Party knows and collaborate to effect closure of the library as necessary. 16.3 This Agreement may also be terminated in whole by either Party for any reason, or no reason, by written notice at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the effective date of such termination (“Early Termination”). 16.4 Agreement may also be terminated in whole or in part by mutual written agreement of the Parties on an agreed upon date. 17. Default. 17.1 Each of the terms in this Agreement is considered material and failure to perform any of them shall constitute a breach of this Agreement. Either Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement if the other Party does not, within thirty (30) days of ·receipt of a written notice thereof, cure any terms in default. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the nature of the breach cannot be cured within said thirty (30) day period, the noticing Party shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement if the other Party commences the cure within the thirty (30) period and diligently pursues the cure to completion thereafter. Upon the occurrence of any default and at any time thereafter, Either Party may, but shall not be required to, exercise any remedies now or hereafter available to such party at law or in equity. C-65-20-010-M-00 G-30223 MCLD IGA Amendment June 18, 2024 Page 7 of 12 17.2 Neither Party shall be considered to be in default in the performance of any of the obligations hereunder, other than obligations to either Party to pay costs and expenses, if failure of performance shall be due to an uncontrollable force. The term “uncontrollable force” shall mean any cause beyond the control of the Party affected, including but not limited to failure of facilities, flood, earthquake, tornado, storm, fire, lightning, Arizona State government restriction caused by epidemic, war, riot, civil disturbance or disobedience, labor dispute, and action or non-action by or failure to obtain the necessary authorizations or approvals from any governmental agency or authority or the electorate, labor or material shortage, sabotage and restraint by court order or public authority, which by exercise of due diligence it shall be unable to overcome. Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to require either Party to settle any strike of labor dispute in which· it may be involved. Either Party rendered unable to fulfill an obligation by reason of an uncontrollable force shall exercise due diligence to remove such inability with all reasonable dispatch. If either Party claims its failure to perform was due to an uncontrollable force, that Party shall bear the burden of proof that such activity was within the meaning and intent of this section, if such claim is disputed by either Party. 18. Disputes. Unless either Party elects to terminate as permitted herein, disputes arising from this Agreement shall be subject to arbitration as may be required by A.R.S. § 12-1518. A notice of a dispute must be provided in writing to the other Parties and provide a summary of the issue that is the subject of the dispute. 18.1 The Parties shall confer within thirty (30) days of receipt of a notice of dispute to resolve the dispute and/or decide, within ten (10) days after conferring, on a mutually acceptable arbiter. If a mutually acceptable arbiter cannot be agreed upon within thirty (30) days after conferring, the Parties agree that each Party shall name one (1) arbiter and those two (2) arbiters shall select a third arbiter. Any decisions made shall be made by a majority of the panel of three arbiters. 18.2 If any Party decides to proceed to arbitration in lieu of terminating this Agreement, arbitration shall be binding. The cost of any arbitration shall be shared equally by the Parties. 19. Notice Addresses. All notices herein required to be given shall be sent: To Library District: Director Jeremy Reeder Maricopa County Library District 2700 N. Central Avenue, #700 Phoenix, AZ 85004 C-65-20-010-M-00 G-30223 MCLD IGA Amendment June 18, 2024 Page 8 of 12 With a copy to: Director Maricopa County Real Estate Dept 2801 W. Durango Street Phoenix, AZ 85009 To City: City Manager Matthew Williams City of Litchfield Park 214 W Wigwam Blvd Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 19.1 Notice Requirements. All notices required or permitted by this Agreement or applicable law shall be in writing and may be delivered in person (by hand or by courier) or may be sent by first class, certified mail or U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, with postage prepaid, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if served in a manner specified in this section. The addresses specified in this section shall be that Party’s address for delivery or mailing of notices. Any Party may, by written notice to the others, specify a different address for notice. 19.2 Date of Notice. Any notice sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be deemed given on the date of delivery shown on the receipt card, or if no delivery date is shown, the postmark thereon or the date refused. If sent by first class mail, the notice shall be deemed given 72 hours after the same is addressed as required herein and mailed with postage prepaid. Notices delivered by United States Postal Service Express Mail or overnight courier that guarantee next day delivery shall be deemed given 24 hours after delivery of the same to the Postal Service or courier. 20. Return of Premises. At the expiration of this Agreement, or early termination pursuant to the terms set forth herein, Library District shall return the Premises to City in a reasonable condition, normal wear and tear excepted. Library District may, in its discretion, abandon the improvements made by Library District or remove said improvements and restore the Premises to its original condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. 21. Property Interest. The Parties intend and mutually agree that this Agreement shall be construed as an intergovernmental agreement for Library District to operate within the Premises. This Agreement shall not be construed as a lease, sublease, rental agreement or easement. It is understood and mutually agreed that Library District has no ownership interest whatsoever in the City’s real property. 22. No Assignment. Library District shall not assign any of the rights received pursuant to the terms of this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. C-65-20-010-M-00 G-30223 MCLD IGA Amendment June 18, 2024 Page 9 of 12 23. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. If the date for performance of any obligation hereunder or the last day of any time period provided herein shall fall on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday of the State of Arizona, then said date for performance or time period shall expire on the first day thereafter which is not a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday. Unless otherwise specifically indicated to the contrary, the word “days” as used in this Agreement shall mean and refer to calendar days and not business days. 24. No Partnership or Joint Venture. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any partnership, joint venture or other arrangement among the Parties. Except as expressly provided herein, no term or provision of this Agreement is intended or shall be for the benefit of any person or entity not a Party hereto, and no such other person or entity shall have any right or cause of action hereunder. 25. Venue; Governing Law. The proper venue for any proceeding at law or in equity or under the provisions for dispute resolution/arbitration shall be Maricopa County. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. 26. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any exhibits attached hereto and any agreements executed contemporaneously herewith, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and sets forth all of the covenants, promises, agreements, conditions and understandings among the Parties, and there are no covenants promises, agreements, conditions or understandings, either oral or written, among the Parties other than as set forth herein. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole and in accordance with its fair meaning and without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring construction against the Party drafting this Agreement. This Agreement cannot be modified or changed except by a written instrument executed by the Parties. The Parties have reviewed this Agreement and have had the opportunity to have it reviewed by legal counsel. 27. Waiver. Waiver of any breach of any term, conditions or covenant herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, condition or covenant herein, or of a subsequent breach of any term, covenant or condition herein. Any Party’s consent to, or approval of, any subsequent or similar act shall not be deemed to render unnecessary the obtaining of that Party’s consent to, or approval of, any subsequent or similar act by another Party, to be construed as the basis of an estoppel to enforce the provision or provisions of this Agreement requiring such consent. C-65-20-010-M-00 G-30223 MCLD IGA Amendment June 18, 2024 Page 10 of 12 28. Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be valid under applicable law, but if any provision shall be invalid or prohibited thereunder, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidation but shall not invalidate the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions. 29. Authority to Execute. Each Party warrants that the person signing this Agreement has the authority to do so. 30. Headings. Sections and other headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. 31. Cooperation. The Parties agree to execute and/or deliver to each other such other instruments and documents as may be reasonably necessary to fulfill the covenants and obligations to be performed by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement. 32. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto are upon the same instrument. 33. Not Binding Until Signed. Submission of this instrument for examination shall not bind the Parties in any manner, and no obligation on any Party shall arise until this Agreement is fully executed by the Parties and delivered to each Party. 34. Alterations. Throughout the Term, Library District may identify and request other alterations, improvements and/or modifications (“Alterations”) of the Premises by City as Library District funds become available. If the City is amenable to the Alterations, the Parties shall proceed as follows: 34.1 The Library District shall prepare a detailed cost estimate for the Alterations. 34.2 Upon mutual agreement to the scope of work and cost estimate, the Library District shall provide the Town with written authorization to proceed with the Alterations. 34.3 Upon receipt of an itemized invoice, Library District shall reimburse City an amount not to exceed the pre-approved cost estimate for the Alterations. Full payment for the Alterations shall be made by Library District within 45 days of receipt of an invoice approved by Library District. THE REMAINDER QF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed: CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK By: Thomas L. Schoaf, Mayor ATTEST By: Terri Roth, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: This Agreement has been reviewed by the undersigned Attorney for the City who has determined that it is proper in form and is within the power and authority granted the City under the laws of the State of Arizona. Joseph D. Estes By: Joseph D. Estes (Jun 20, 2024 07:06 PDT) _ Joseph D. Estes, City Attorney Pierce Coleman, PLC MARICOPA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT By: Jack Sellers, Chairman of Board of Directors Maricopa County Library District ATTEST By: Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM: This Agreement has been reviewed by the undersigned Attorney for the Library District who has determined that it is proper in form and is within the power and authority granted the Library District under the laws of the State of Arizona. By: Deputy County Counsel Thomas Schoaf (Jun 20, 2024 08:02 PDT) Exhibit “A” THE PROPERTY & PREMISES 101 W Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park, Arizona 06.18.2024 Item IX.I. 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